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Boys stay atop UIC

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-19 13:46

 

Kyler Ginger scores two points for NFV on this acrobatic move down the lane on Tuesday, Dec. 11, in the middle school gym in Elgin. The senior scored seven points in the 56-38 win over Central/Elkader. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Boys stay atop UIC

 

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

The NFV boys’ basketball team remained the conference leader by sweeping two more games last week. Tuesday, Dec. 11, the TigerHawks drubbed Central/Elkader, 56-38, in West Union. Friday, NFV travelled to Postville, winning 66-49.

The first and fourth quarters were enough to propel the TigerHawks to the victory 56-38 over Central/Elkader Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the middle school gym in Clermont.

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NFV girls make it four straight

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-19 10:10

 

Senior Makenna Koch drives through three Central/Elkader Warriors to score in NFV’s 58-53 win Tuesday, Dec. 11, in the middle school gym in Elgin. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NFV girls make it four straight

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

The girls’ basketball team has accomplished something no NFV team has done since the 2006-07 season: a four-game winning streak.

The gals reached that milestone by winning both games this week.

The streak reached three Tuesday, Dec. 11, against Central/Elkader in the middle school gym in Elgin. 2012-13 was the last season the team has won three in a row.

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NFV wrestlers win at North Linn

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-19 10:06

 

NFV’s Gunner Rodgers is one of the top 138-pounders in Class 2A. Here, in recent action, he is about to add another fall to his record. Last week, he won the 138 pound title at the Lynx Invitational in Troy Mills and won both matches in the TigerHawks’ first home meet on Tuesday, Dec. 11. (Jennifer Olsen photo)

 

NFV wrestlers win at North Linn

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The Lynx Invitational at Troy Mills is traditionally one of the premier wrestling tourneys of the early season.

Saturday, NFV won the Invite, which was loaded with Class 3A teams as well as some of the best teams from the other two classes, by over 20 points.

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Dec

Learn about conservation at the Courthouse

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-19 09:55

 

Fayette County Conservation recently turned the lounge on the first floor of the Fayette County Courthouse — across from County Social Services — into the Fayette County Pocket Nature and Visitor Center. Area residents visiting the courthouse can now learn a little bit about conservation while taking care of other obligations. Members of Fayette County Conservation that helped make it possible include Sam Hanson, Upper Iowa University intern; Rod Marlatt, Fayette County Conservation executive director; and Blake Gamm, Fayette County Conservation Roadside Vegetation manager, among others who are a part of the organization. Chris DeBack photo

 

Learn about conservation at the Courthouse

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

The Fayette County Courthouse in West Union is a place where most of the business of the County takes place. People go there to get a driver’s license, pay their taxes, get a marriage license, and can listen in on a Fayette County Supervisors meeting, among other things. 

Now, you can also learn a little bit about conservation, as well. Fayette County Conservation recently turned the lounge on the first floor of the courthouse — across from County Social Services — into the Fayette County Pocket Nature and Visitor Center. People can relax in the lounge and read different conservation displays that have been set up. 

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The Gift of Life: Brother donates kidney to save sister's life

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-19 09:50

 

A smiling Bruce Day and his sister Jeanna Woullet share a hug just after transplant surgery in which Bruce donated a kidney to Jeanna shortly after she was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Submitted photo

 

The Gift of Life: Brother donates kidney to save sister's life

 

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

When Jeanna (Day) Wuollet first found out she had the kidney disease focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), she had no idea what she would be facing over the next few years.

“I had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) years before this diagnosis,” the Arlington native explained.  “I was at a regular appointment with my RA doctor when they noticed my kidney was functioning poorly.  It was operating at about 13 percent of the normal level.” 

In May 2017, the oldest child of Mary (Derr) Day of Postville and the late Dave Day was sent to see a kidney specialist for further diagnosis. 

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SW wrestling hosts invitational

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-12-12 16:06

 

Warrior freshman Ethan Maldonado scrambles with his Osage opponent during semifinal action in the 106-pound bracket at Saturday’s South Winneshiek Invitational. The promising young lightweight went on to place second and improved his season record to 6-1. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW wrestling hosts invitational

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

South Winneshiek High School played host to the 2018 South Winn Wrestling Invitational on Saturday. The tournament featured 10 teams from northeast Iowa and southern Minnesota, including Class 1A No. 1-ranked Denver and Class 2A No. 2-ranked West Delaware.

It was a tough day for the Warriors, as they placed eighth with 67 points.

“This tournament is about as tough as it gets in northeast Iowa,” said SW coach Jacob Elsbernd. “We knew coming into the tournament that we would be in some tough places with such a young team.”

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